general
Heavy taxes that led to debt and foreclosures and economic depression.
what led to Shay’s rebellion?
Proposed representation based on population, favoring large states.
what was the Virginia Plan?
made laws
what is the legislative branch
Primary author of the federalist papers.
who was Alexander Hamilton?
James Madison
Who is the “Father of the constitution
Created a bicameral legislature with representation in the House based on
population and equal representation in the Senate.
What was the Great Comprimise?
Interpreted laws
What is the Judicial Branch?
primarily written by Thomas Jefferson.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This limited the federal government’s ability to function effectively
What was the Weakness of the articles of confederation?
Allowed a fraction of the enslaved population to count for congressional
representation.
What was The Three Fifths Compromise
Enforced laws
What is the executive branch?
First commander-in-Chief for the continental army.
George Washington
Essays written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay to argue for the Constitution’s
adoption.
What was the purpose of the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
Plan that benefitted small states.
What was the New Jersey Plan?
legislative assistant, legislative director, chief of staff, press secretary and communications director.
What is the people in the legislative branch?
who led Shay’s Rebellion?
Who is Daniel Shays
Grants Congress flexibility to pass laws needed to carry out its enumerated
powers.
What was the elastic Clause in the US Constitution?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution guarantee fundamental rights.
What was the Purpose of the Bill of rights.
President,Vice president,the cabinet
Who is in the the executive branch